Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 2 – 2018 In this issue, we focus on information sharing and collaborations that advance evidence-based practice. We offer a closeup on healthcare reform in China and review the progress Cochrane Rehabilitation has achieved a year into its ambitious initiative to produce high-quality evidence and make it accessible "to everyone, everywhere in the world." We also explore systems for outcomes data and a data-sharing consortium for med rehab programs.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 1 – 2018 In this issue, we highlight United Spinal Association, a member of our International Advisory Council (IAC), and its efforts to improve access and quality of care for persons with spinal cord injury and other paralyzing conditions. Members of United Spinal’s leadership team discuss their initiatives, including provider alliances that benefit persons served.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 4 – 2017 In this issue, we highlight CARF’s growing efforts to share best practices internationally. Read an interview with Surveyor Dr. Marcelo Rivano Fischer from the first CARF-accredited program outside North America, a publication from Acquired Brain Injury Ireland, an overview of how CARF’s uSPEQ survey tools are being used for outcomes management and quality improvement in China.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 3 – 2017 In this issue, we invited contributions from two people doing great things in the med rehab field. Jennifer Seidl of Aurora Health Care discusses its performance management practices, while Dr. Theresa Pape shares information about her study exploring an experimental treatment for severe TBI. In addition, you will find some third-party training opportunities for therapists and information about training and a personnel addition here at CARF.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 2 – 2017
In this issue, we highlighted the efforts of Dr. Chuck Dietzen and Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health to create sensory integration walls in the pediatric rehabilitation unit. In addition, you will find information about some personnel changes within the medical rehabilitation unit here at CARF.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 1 – 2017 2017 has brought major developments around CARF’s training opportunities offered for medical rehabilitation providers. This newsletter issue highlights the major changes and information you need to know in the coming weeks.

We also discuss significant updates that have been made to the CARF standards for Spinal Cord Specialty Programs and Skin Integrity and Wound Care.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 3 – 2016
October is Health Literacy Month. Health literacy is defined, in part, as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand health information needed to make appropriate health decisions. This important topic is of great interest to the Medical Rehab unit at CARF, and is addressed by the CARF standards. This newsletter issue provides some relevant information about health literacy provided by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

In addition, we are sharing the perspectives of Orlando Health Rehabilitation Institute on treating victims of the Pulse Nightclub shooting; a special offer from National Stroke Association; and, in celebration of Veterans Day, an article highlighting the relationship between CARF and the VA.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 2 – 2016
In this issue, we are highlighting the promising, peer-infused community transition programming implemented by Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Shepherd Center is beginning to share the results from a three-year research project on the outcomes of an enhanced person-centered care initiative (including spinal cord injury peer mentorship) and how those strategies can be affordably replicated elsewhere.

Medical Rehab Connection – Issue 1 - 2016
The Medical Rehab Connection provides CARF news and updates from around the world along with information about, upcoming educational events, valuable resources, standards updates, and more. In this issue, we also feature several stories from CARF-accredited programs outside of the United States.

Medical Rehab Connection - Issue 3 - 2013 - PDF Meeting
People Where They Are; The Role of Parent Liaisons in Surveys of Pediatric
Specialty Programs; Accreditation of Medical Rehabilitation Programs that Serve
Children and/or Adolescents; Pediatric Specialty Program Accreditation: An
International Perspective